Dems seek unity as new, former chair take no questions from media after party vote Dems seek unity as new, former chair take no questions from media after party vote Saturday, July 30, 2022 The vote for state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez as the Democratic Party of Illinois’ first Latina chairwoman was unanimous and uneventful Saturday morning – the drama had occurred in the days prior in a power struggle of some of the state’s most prominent Democrats.
Democratic Party chair bows out in re-election bid, paving way for state Rep. Lisa Hernandez Democratic Party chair bows out in re-election bid, paving way for state Rep. Lisa Hernandez Friday, July 29, 2022 A contentious race for leadership of the state’s Democratic Party appears to be down to a single candidate ahead of a Saturday morning vote after the party’s current chair pulled herself from the running Friday.
Illinois Dems stump for 2024 Chicago convention as party chair vote looms Illinois Dems stump for 2024 Chicago convention as party chair vote looms Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Illinois Democrats are vying to make Chicago the host city for the Democratic National Convention in 2024 while considering who will lead their party for the next four years. Meanwhile, the... Read more
ANALYSIS: Poll shows Pritzker’s popularity remains steady as Biden’s slides in Illinois ANALYSIS: Poll shows Pritzker’s popularity remains steady as Biden’s slides in Illinois Thursday, July 21, 2022 A new poll from the firm Morning Consult showed Gov. JB Pritzker’s approval rating at 51 percent among Illinois voters, or seven points “above water” in polling lingo. Read more
UPDATED: Pritzker has ‘mild symptoms’ after positive COVID-19 test, receives anti-viral treatment UPDATED: Pritzker has ‘mild symptoms’ after positive COVID-19 test, receives anti-viral treatment Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home, his office announced Tuesday, three days after he spoke at a gathering of Democrats in Tampa, Florida. Read more
Pritzker announces new IDPH pick, further scales back COVID-19 orders Pritzker announces new IDPH pick, further scales back COVID-19 orders Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Illinois will soon have a new Department of Public Health director and its first electric vehicles coordinator after Gov. JB Pritzker announced those appointments in recent days. Read more
Major fundraising underdogs among challengers to unseat incumbents Major fundraising underdogs among challengers to unseat incumbents Friday, July 8, 2022 Four months before the general election, six incumbent state lawmakers appeared primed for an early rejection by voters based on unofficial tallies this week. Read more
State general revenues top $50 billion for first time in FY 2022 State general revenues top $50 billion for first time in FY 2022 Thursday, July 7, 2022 State tax revenues grew by $5.5 billion in the fiscal year that concluded on June 30, exceeding $50 billion for the first time in Illinois’ history, according to a new report from a state... Read more